DOPPELGANGER

Doppelganger meaning "double'walker" (German expression) the double often called the human double, is usually an apparition of an actual living
person. It is generally an exact replica of the person, including physical characteristics and clothing, and frequently deceives a witness in thinking
that it is the actual person. Usually the double appears to be a solid figure from a distance, but tends to act strangely or menchanically.

Only the owner of a doppelganger can see it (not always though)otherwise it is invisable to the human eyes. Dogs and cats have been known to see
doppelgangers. (cant see how they can prove that though) Providing sympathetic company, a doppelganger almost always stands behind a person, and they
cast no reflection in a mirror. They are prepared to listern and give adive to humans, either implanting ideas in their heads, (sub-con') or a sort
of osmosis. It is said to be bad luck if it is seen, and rarely a doppelganger will make itself visable to friends or family, often causing great
confussion. Doppelgangers can be mischievous and malicious.

The specific nature of the double is unknown. There are several theories as to its cause. The most popular in occultism is that the double is a
projection of the astral body. The projection is usually involuntary, or in the case of an adapt, it can be accomplished at will. Seeing of the double
is often the presage of the imminent death of the person.

The double is known by various othe names, including the "Beta body", "Fluidic body", and "Pre-physical body". Different cultures call the
double by various names such as, Vardoger in Sweden. It is called a "Fetch" in Ireland and England (folklore).

One widespread belief among the tribal cultures is that the double is the soul, which is a reflection of the body.

I have heard of the term, and the idea...but not as in depth as you mentioned here. Whenever I've heard of them, it's always in reference to an
apparition. Interesting phenomenon, but I've no personal experience with it...

Who comes to me wearing my own face
As dull as ache with eyes of empty space
What is its name, why this restless haunt
What do you want?
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)

What have I done that you come to me?
Your vacant stare takes the soul of me
Your frigid grip, rigid claws that clutch
I fear your touch
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)

Mirror me, fear or fantasy
Are you my death in disguise?
Mirror me, you are heresy
Of my flesh, if we mesh
Which one dies?

Who comes to me wearing my own face
As dull as ache with eyes of empty space
What is its name, why this restless haunt?
What do you want?
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)

Mirror me, fear or fantasy
Are you my death in disguise?
Mirror me, you are heresy
Of my flesh, if we mesh
Which one dies?

Where now is fear? Fever drove it out
My time is near, this is not in doubt.
The ghost is gone; I will follow after
I hear your laughter,
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)
Doppelganger (whispered & echoed)

I've never had experience with a paranormal doppelganger, but you know that saying that goes "everyone has a twin somewhere"? I've begun to
believe that one.
I worked at a store for about 4 years off and on, and this lady used to come in fairly regularly, and mentioned all the time that I looked just like
her granddaughter. that made some sense, because this lady looked a lot like my grandma. she eventually brought her granddaughter in to meet me, and
she did look just like me! it was the strangest thing in the world.
I've also met people who look exactly like other people I know, but aren't related and have no knowledge of the other person. it's quite weird
talking to someone who looks exactly like one of your good friends...but isn't.

And this legend/belief or whatever it is, could have alot to do with the suggestion of *soulmates* as some say a Doppleganger can also be soul
embodied and can come to you through dreams/OBE and speak to you..

Usually this person/soul/whatever is the complete opposite of you and one legend states that if you 2 were to ever meet you would both die..

I've heard/read some very interesting things about this..just really never took it to seriously, as it's rather frightening as told by some..

There's alot of interesting books writen on this and alot of different views with could equate along the same lines..

The reason I post in this topic is that one theory on the doppelganger that I have read is that everyone has an exact double. This double lives in a
different plane (universe?) but is EXACTLY like you. Thinks, acts, looks and talks just like you. Twins almost. They carry on the exact same life as
you. Now, the wrench thrown in is that there can sometimes be a "wave" of sorts that can rip through time and space, and "could" cause a sort of
bleed through that for a fleeting moment, would put that world and this world in the SAME EXACT PLACE AT THE SAME EXACT TIME. Once the "wave"
passed, things would return to normal.

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